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Family Law Attorneys in Chandler, Arizona
Barreda Law is a dedicated family law firm serving Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and San Tan Valley, Arizona. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in handling complex legal matters such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and adoption. With a focus on client-centered representation, we prioritize the needs of families during challenging times. Our attorneys bring extensive courtroom experience from roles in the Arizona Attorney General's Office and private practice, ensuring robust advocacy for every client. We are committed to achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation while maintaining transparency and ethical standards throughout the legal process. 
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
Spousal Support Negotiation
Child Support Modification
Grandparents' Rights
Same-Sex Family Law
Legal Separation
Order of Protection
Adoption Services
Paternity Establishment
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations for all family law matters.
- Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience in Arizona family law.
- We provide dedicated representation tailored to each client's unique needs.
- We maintain constant communication throughout the legal process.
- Our team includes former Assistant Attorneys General with child welfare expertise.
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Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys handle contested and uncontested divorces in Arizona, protecting client interests in property division, spousal support, and child custody matters. We navigate Arizona's community property laws to ensure fair asset distribution while advocating for favorable outcomes in court or mediation. With experience in complex financial settlements and high-conflict cases, we provide strategic legal guidance throughout the divorce process.
Child Custody Advocacy
We represent clients in legal decision-making and parenting time disputes, focusing on children's best interests. Our team handles modification requests, enforcement actions, and emergency custody situations while advocating for clients' parental rights. With courtroom experience in Arizona's family courts, we develop tailored strategies for joint custody arrangements or sole decision-making authority based on case specifics.
Spousal Support Negotiation
Our firm assists with spousal maintenance establishment and modification cases, considering factors like marriage duration and financial disparities. We analyze clients' financial situations to pursue fair support arrangements while challenging unreasonable demands from opposing parties. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical solutions for post-divorce financial stability.
Child Support Modification
We help clients modify child support orders when circumstances change, such as job loss or relocation. Our attorneys demonstrate how altered financial situations warrant support adjustments while ensuring compliance with Arizona's child support guidelines. We also represent clients facing contempt charges for non-payment, seeking reasonable resolution paths.
Same-Sex Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services for same-sex couples, including divorce, adoption, and parental rights establishment. Our team handles unique challenges in LGBTQ+ family law matters while maintaining the same aggressive representation as all other cases. We ensure legal protections for non-biological parents and navigate complex custody arrangements.
People
Joshua Barreda
Founder & Attorney
Former Assistant Attorney General with child welfare experience, Joshua founded Barreda Law after practicing in Phoenix. He focuses on family and juvenile law with extensive courtroom experience in dependency cases and divorce proceedings.
Michael Alvarez
Partner
Former Assistant Attorney General specializing in child safety cases, Michael brings diverse family law experience from Arizona's largest law firms. He handles complex divorce and custody matters with a client-focused approach.
Bonnie Platter
Managing Attorney
With over 20 years in child welfare, Bonnie has litigated hundreds of contested family law cases. She has been admitted to the Arizona Bar since 2013 after working in social work and child protection services.
Patrick Waltz
Attorney - Of Counsel
Practicing Arizona law for over 20 years, Patrick has represented Fortune 500 companies and individuals in family matters. He has appeared in thousands of court hearings involving child custody and adoption cases.
Erin Walters
Senior Attorney
Licensed since 2019, Erin previously represented indigent clients as a public defender. She now focuses on family law with a commitment to advocating for clients' best interests in divorce and custody cases.
Questions
Does Barreda Law offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide completely free initial consultations for all family law matters in Arizona.
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoption, grandparents' rights, and same-sex family law cases.
Which cities do you serve in Arizona?
We primarily serve Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, San Tan Valley, and Queen Creek areas.
What is your case process?
Our process includes free consultation, case management with attorney preparation, and negotiation/settlement tailored to client needs.
Can you modify existing child/spousal support orders?
Yes, we help modify support orders based on changed circumstances like job loss or relocation.
How is spousal support calculated in Arizona?
Arizona judges consider factors like marriage duration, standard of living, and earning potential when determining spousal support.
